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culinary guiding stars a further educational programme concentrates especially on the fascinating area of food and beverages ­ to certificate level or to graduation with a higher diploma certificate in food and beverage operations management the objective of this course is to offer a rounded education in the specialised range of skills and techniques required for entry level and junior supervisory positions in the food and beverage sector of the hospitality industry entry criteria are 17 years of age successfully completed secondary education and proficiency in english 500 toefl or equivalent the course consists of a fivemonth taught semester and optional practical training students wishing to proceed to the second year of other imi courses after successfully completing the certificate in food and beverage operations management can enter a four-week bridging course to prepare them for diploma entry higher diploma and associate degree in european culinary management joint award the objective of this course is to offer a specialised education in culinary management with a european focus for students who have already obtained appropriate basic qualifications in culinary arts or sciences applicants for this course must be at least 20 years old and have successfully obtained both their high school certificate or equivalent and a certificate or diploma equivalent to the first two years of a university education in a relevant specialisation such as a professional chefs diploma or a diploma in culinary arts or sciences the course consists of a five month taught semester and an optional five to six months of practical training after completion students who successfully complete the higher diploma in european culinary management may be eligible for entry to either the ba honours degree in european culinary management or the ba honours degree in international hotel management or international hotel and tourism management offered at imi and validated by manchester metropolitan university.

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